(212) 674-4968

58 MacDougal St (nr. King St.)
New York, NY 10012 40.727864 -74.002287

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Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown

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Hours:

Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm and 4pm-10pm

Sat, 11am-11:30pm

Sun, 11am-10pm

Last updated 4.14.11

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What People Are Saying About Salt

Featured Review

Allison Austin

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The Scene – The warm, dim dining room wrapped in exposed brick is an easy place to while away an evening. Communal tables make for a convivial atmosphere. Reserve a cozy window seat for more privacy, or hop onto a stool at the bar to dine solo. Service is casual, yet precise. – – The Food – Hearty, homey dishes are the draw, and appetizers, such as caramelized onion risotto and an outstanding cream of cauliflower soup with truffle oil, set the bar high. Among entrees, the Newport steak and braised lamb shank, which arrives falling off the bone into a savory mix of…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
The by-the-glass list offers some great finds at reasonable prices, including a soft Cotes de Ventoux. The well-chosen, worldly bottle list includes a Napa Valley viogner and an array of French reds.
Know Before You Go:
When drinking wine, there is a corkage fee of $24.
ambiance
97.91999816894531% positive
  1. The ambiance & neighborhood made for a very enjoyable experience.
  2. Delicious food that actually tastes homemade served by friendly people in a very cozy, relaxed environment.
  3. It's a cozy place that's great to impress a date.
  4. The food was excellent as was the ambiance.
  5. great food at this cozy restaurant.
  6. Also, whoever said the place was romantic was quite a kidder.
  7. Wait staff was very cool & friendly & the ambience was phenomenal.
  8. The communal tables, exposed brick walls and glittering string lights accenting the ceiling made for a cozy environment; and for those who want a little more privacy (as did Angie Everhart the night I was there), the front window tables offer a romantic r
  9. Great waitstaff, delicious food and romantic ambiance.
  10. If you are looking for a good price and really good ambience this is your place, but dont expect great food.
  11. This small restaurant delivers tasty food in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
  12. There are many better options at this price, with consistent food, pleasant service, and comfortable surroundings.
  13. The casual, yet, elegant ambiance is beautiful and not intimidating.
  14. Delicious food, Nice atmosphere
  15. Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food
  16. cozy setting
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The chocolate cake was rich, moist and decadent, and the ever-so-slightly-tart olive oil ice cream served with it was a thoughtful and well-balanced pairing.
  2. The food at Salt is simply delicious; everything from the amazing bread to the home made pasta to the perfect deserts- every mouthful sings.
  3. Got our steaks quick (one of the best I've had in a while) and desert was awesome pecan pie!
drinks
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. We didn't have a reservation but we had a glass of wine at the bar while we waited and met some cool people and they got us a table even though it was busy, SCORE!
  2. After the attitude and the bad wine, we didn't even stay for the food.
  3. The manager even came over and helped us choose a bottle of wine that was amazing!
food quality
90.17000198364258% positive
  1. Funny thing is my wife loved her food, thought it was some of the best she had had in a while.
  2. The food at Salt is simply delicious; everything from the amazing bread to the home made pasta to the perfect deserts- every mouthful sings.
  3. Great waitstaff, delicious food and romantic ambiance.
  4. The food was served by friendly people.
  5. After the attitude and the bad wine, we didn't even stay for the food.
  6. The egg plant is cooked to tender and puree was simply amazing.
  7. beautifully lit room that wasn't too quiet (sometimes that can be creepy) a great bottle of champagne, the food was so tasty!
  8. The menu is pretty limited, but the food is absolutely delicious.
  9. had a fantastic meal and plan to bring my friends who are coming in from out of town here.
  10. We both enjoyed the fish and found the integrity of each bite memorable.
  11. If you are looking for a good price and really good ambience this is your place, but dont expect great food.
  12. SOHO gem with terrific food, service and price
  13. The food was awesome but really I was totally impressed by the service.
  14. great food!
  15. heard about the cauliflower soup and although I'm not a big cauliflower fan, decided to give it a try.
  16. Got our steaks quick (one of the best I've had in a while) and desert was awesome pecan pie!
  17. I'm a picky eater but the food was sooooo good!
  18. My main course, an interesting pasta dish with a very flavorful "sauce" of duck, garlic, onions, walnuts and various spices, was original and altogether enjoyable.
  19. one of my favorite out to dinner entrees is roasted duck, although this duck was tasty, it was also quite chewey and had lots of fat.
  20. The eggplant, the rissotto, the dorade, and the steak were all delicious.
  21. great food at this cozy restaurant.
  22. The risotto and dates were still good, but the entrees were all mediocre: venison (flavorless and overcooked, despite requesting medium-rare), salmon (dry and overcooked), and tagliatelle.
  23. all the other food was great too and service was quick and friendly but those dates were awesome!
  24. Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food
  25. The food was decent, but at these prices, there are tons of better options in New York.
  26. The diver scallops (special of the day) wrapped with bacon and served with pureed potatoes was equally magnificent, offering a lively combination of tastes and textures.
  27. They have some absolutely amazing dishes.
  28. This small restaurant delivers tasty food in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
  29. Had appetizers at "Salt" in November 2005 and enjoyed the cauliflower soup, risotto, dates, and roasted eggplant.
  30. good food?
  31. well, my wife & I tried this restaurant & found it well overpriced for such a limited menu & for a meal that wasn't outstanding.
  32. The seafood dishes are excellent.
  33. Try to go on early-ish on a weekday night if you actually want to have your own conversation, if not just focus on the amazing food!
  34. There are many better options at this price, with consistent food, pleasant service, and comfortable surroundings.
  35. This place has amazing seafood dishes and the mashed potatoes melt in your mouth.
  36. Delicious food, Nice atmosphere
  37. The salmon was good, but something anyone can wip up at home.
  38. Wow, my salmon has a crispy skin and yet the meat is so tender and juicy.
  39. even though the seating can be a little annoying (somewhat cafeteria style--long tables), the food was delicious, the service wonderful, and overall an unpretentious place with great food.
  40. The food was excellent as was the ambiance.
  41. The "perfect meal" is an illusion, just like the "perfect golf game", but what you DO get at Salt is a bunch of really hard working young people who take pride in their restaurant.
  42. ROMANTIC, great fish, steak, risotto, chicken liver mouse.
  43. The ingredients were fresh and quite tasty.
  44. Intimate setting, GREAT food and excellent service.
  45. This food was so fabulous I almost ordered a second entree.
  46. And it's been a long time since I've had food that was so memorable (had the roasted red snapper).
  47. For an appetizer, I highly recommend the honey-glazed dates wrapped in bacon.
  48. Delicious food that actually tastes homemade served by friendly people in a very cozy, relaxed environment.
  49. The food was actually good, but the poor service just ruined the meal.
  50. Great food, quaint restuarant, and great out of the way neighborhood to walk around and explore.
menu variety
80.0% positive
  1. There are many better options at this price, with consistent food, pleasant service, and comfortable surroundings.
  2. The food was decent, but at these prices, there are tons of better options in New York.
  3. well, my wife & I tried this restaurant & found it well overpriced for such a limited menu & for a meal that wasn't outstanding.
  4. The menu is pretty limited, but the food is absolutely delicious.
  5. great brunch can't wait to go back to try their dinner menu.
overall
95.83000183105469% positive
  1. This is my favorite restaurant in NY.
  2. best soho restaurant.
  3. If you are looking for the perfect restaurant to have your wedding, shower or any other private party, salt restaurant is the best little place in SoHo.
  4. great little place
  5. great food at this cozy restaurant.
  6. Over all it was the best place my friends and I have been to in a while though we live on the upper west side this is definately my new neighborhood restaurant
  7. If you are looking for a good price and really good ambience this is your place, but dont expect great food.
  8. It had the makings of a great place, until I got my entree which was horrible.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. great brunch can't wait to go back to try their dinner menu.
service
82.46999740600586% positive
  1. The food was awesome but really I was totally impressed by the service.
  2. Wait staff was very cool & friendly & the ambience was phenomenal.
  3. We didn't have a reservation but we had a glass of wine at the bar while we waited and met some cool people and they got us a table even though it was busy, SCORE!
  4. Service was very attentive without being intrusive.
  5. Our waitress was most gracious, providing attentive service, while still leaving us adequately alone to chat up a storm.
  6. It's amazing that such a small place run by 1 waitress and 1 busboy could be so amazing.
  7. Delicious food that actually tastes homemade served by friendly people in a very cozy, relaxed environment.
  8. The service was attentive without being bothersome.
  9. The food was actually good, but the poor service just ruined the meal.
  10. SOHO gem with terrific food, service and price
  11. The food was served by friendly people.
  12. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive.
  13. We had everything the waitress recommended and she was right on!
  14. The service is impeccable, knowledgable, and friendly.
  15. mind you the restaurant was probably only 75% full, so it definitely wasn't a case of an overwhelmed staff.
  16. Sure it's a laid back place but come on - to boot the service was slow and they flip-flopped servers on us a couple of times.
  17. The manager even came over and helped us choose a bottle of wine that was amazing!
  18. even though the seating can be a little annoying (somewhat cafeteria style--long tables), the food was delicious, the service wonderful, and overall an unpretentious place with great food.
  19. There are many better options at this price, with consistent food, pleasant service, and comfortable surroundings.
  20. all the other food was great too and service was quick and friendly but those dates were awesome!
  21. The only downside was the reservation hostess who wasn't overly friendly.
  22. The "perfect meal" is an illusion, just like the "perfect golf game", but what you DO get at Salt is a bunch of really hard working young people who take pride in their restaurant.
  23. Great service.
  24. The waitstaff are friendly and attentive but unobstrusive.
  25. Very good service.
  26. The place is nice and staff is fine.
  27. Wine was great my server Amy was very friendly.
  28. Intimate setting, GREAT food and excellent service.
  29. Very rude.
value
77.77999877929688% positive
  1. well, my wife & I tried this restaurant & found it well overpriced for such a limited menu & for a meal that wasn't outstanding.
  2. SOHO gem with terrific food, service and price
  3. There are many better options at this price, with consistent food, pleasant service, and comfortable surroundings.
  4. have dined here several times over the last year and have always left with a huge grin on my face, and with a proportionate dent in my wallet.
  5. If you are looking for a good price and really good ambience this is your place, but dont expect great food.
  6. The food was decent, but at these prices, there are tons of better options in New York.
wait time
75.0% positive
  1. even though the seating can be a little annoying (somewhat cafeteria style--long tables), the food was delicious, the service wonderful, and overall an unpretentious place with great food.
  2. Sure it's a laid back place but come on - to boot the service was slow and they flip-flopped servers on us a couple of times.
  3. And it's been a long time since I've had food that was so memorable (had the roasted red snapper).
  4. Got our steaks quick (one of the best I've had in a while) and desert was awesome pecan pie!
  5. all the other food was great too and service was quick and friendly but those dates were awesome!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/18/10

Cozy West Village gem

by Athena Chang , Citysearch Contributor

Salt is kind of hidden on the south side of MacDougal St but it is always busy. I bought a coupon and booked a table for two on a Thursday night. The restaurant is intimate and has a tiny menu but you should not overlook it. They have some absolutely amazing dishes.

I got the daily special, King Salmon pan-seared with two sides, egg plant and artichoke puree. My boyfriend on the other hand, tried their braised Lamb shank with beans.

Wow, my salmon has a crispy skin and yet the meat is so tender and juicy. The egg plant is cooked to tender and puree was simply amazing. They were all served on the same plate but they surprisingly compliment one another's flavor. My boyfriend's lamb just fell apart from the bone and the flavor is exploding. It tastes like lamb stew.

We also got the Lemon Tart with Earl Grey Ice Cream as other Yelpers suggested. It is light, lemony and yet refreshing. I feel satisfied but not overstuffed.

Our waitress was super friendly and attentive. The only thing is this place is not cheap. Our bill came to $52 although I have a $25 off coupon.

  • Pros: Organic, Delicious and flavorful
  • Cons: limited menu and pricey
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/07/10

SOHO gem with terrific food, service and price

by maitely

Come here for the food. You won't be disappointed. Mostly organic & always tastey. My all-time favorites here are the appetizers of dates wrapped in bacon drizzled in honey, the green pea risotto, the seasonal soups & cauliflower side. All entrees are wonderful. I can't choose just one as a favorite. I especially LOVE that nearly everything is organic here. Of course, if they could figure out how to get rid of those pesky calories, too, that'd be the only possible improvement to this ever-pleasing kitchen. This place is very small & seating is mainly communal tables except for the 4 two person window tables. Prices are quite reasonable. It can get a little loud but you'll get lost in the food before you can think to complain.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/28/09

Nice place to try

by accidentalvoyeur

Came here for dinner and it was very crowded (but I like to think that's a good sign - and it was). My date and I started out with this crispy salmon jerky as an appetizer. Both are meals were wonderful. I ordered the organic chicken breast with cauliflower puree and ate every last bite. Dinner would have been close to $100, but we used a Restaurant . com coupon (and I'm very glad we did). I think the portions were alright, just a little smaller for my taste but the food we ate was yummy.

  • Pros: All the food was good
  • Cons: A bit pricey, and loud when crowded
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/05/09

best soho restaurant. one of the best in new york

by loulou49

If you are looking for the perfect restaurant to have your wedding, shower or any other private party, salt restaurant is the best little place in SoHo.

  • Pros: Delicious food great wine list
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/26/09

great little place

by youben1

great brunch can't wait to go back to try their dinner menu. Very good service. Went there last week with a group and had a fantastic time

  • Pros: food
  • Cons: none

The Details on Salt

Place Categories:

  • attentive service
  • great small place
  • really liked salt
  • favorite soho restaurant
  • enjoyed honeyglazed dates
  • fantastic meal
  • terrific price
  • super friendly waitress
  • friendly people
  • truly magnificent chef
  • beautiful elegant ambiance
  • unobstrusive waitstaff
  • amazing seafood dishes
  • nice atmosphere
  • very enjoyable dining experience
  • quite tasty ingredients
  • enjoyed risotto
  • mediocre entrees
  • great bottle
  • all delicious roasted eggplant
  • very cozy relaxed environment
  • very cool wait staff
  • great other food
  • moist chocolate cake
  • bad wine
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